Sleeveless Jacket

China

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The roundels on this sleeveless velvet jacket incorporate the crane, an auspicious symbol of longevity, and have an outer border of interlocking circles, representing an endless string of coins. This garment was appropriately worn for birthday celebrations. The presence of a stand-up collar suggests a late Qing date for the piece.

Sleeveless Jacket, Silk , uncut silk velvet and metal, China

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Sleeveless Jacket, Silk , uncut silk velvet and metal, China
Sleeveless Jacket, Silk , uncut silk velvet and metal, China
Sleeveless Jacket, Silk , uncut silk velvet and metal, China

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